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Title: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: horatio1226 on April 08, 2009, 06:13:00 PM

I finally got my first custom longbow from James Berry today. It is a true work of art. Details are amazing from tip to tip. James is just great to work with. It is 62" long and 53#@28. It has a yew core.The riser is african wenge and black locust with actionwood highlights that kind of change color in the light. It has zebrawood, fire cocobolo and one or two other woods that I can't remember. Just absolutely gorgeous bow. I couldn't be happier with the details and the quality of work.
 (http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/Copyofbriansbow012.jpg)
 (http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/taipan001.jpg)
 (http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/taipan003.jpg)
 (http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/taipan004.jpg)
 (http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/taipan006.jpg)

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: JRY309 on April 08, 2009, 06:14:00 PM

Beautiful looking bow,sweet!

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: horatio1226 on April 08, 2009, 06:14:00 PM

Some more
 (http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/taipan007.jpg)
 (http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/taipan008.jpg)
 (http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/taipan009.jpg)
 (http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/taipan010.jpg)
 (http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/taipan011.jpg)

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: horatio1226 on April 08, 2009, 06:16:00 PM

(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/taipan012.jpg)

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: drewsbow on April 08, 2009, 06:23:00 PM

That is sweet , congrats Brian   :thumbsup:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: Mike Burch on April 08, 2009, 06:27:00 PM

Wow!!

Man, that baby is beautiful!   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: madness522 on April 08, 2009, 06:36:00 PM

Beautiful bow Brian!!  Bet is shoots as sweet as it looks.

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: Big Ed on April 08, 2009, 06:38:00 PM

SWEET, If it shoots as good as it looks you've got a keeper.

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: ron w on April 08, 2009, 07:12:00 PM

What an ugly bow, you should send it up to the Mohawk Valley to be disposed of correctly...lol! I can do that for you. Really, that is a real good looker and I hope you enjoy it. Maybe it will make it up to the Adks. this fall. Take care and good shooting....ron w

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: ishiwannabe on April 08, 2009, 07:16:00 PM

Great looking bow man!! How are ya hitting with it??

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: horatio1226 on April 08, 2009, 07:33:00 PM

Just got done shooting it. Draws smooth, shoots fast and surprisingly quiet. Possibly the quietest bow I have. A lot of bow for the money!  :goldtooth:

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: Molson on April 08, 2009, 08:38:00 PM

Super Taipan. James sure makes some lookers and they shoot great too!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: Tater on April 08, 2009, 08:47:00 PM

That has to be one of the finest looking bows I have seen, incredible workmanship.

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: Pinecone on April 08, 2009, 08:49:00 PM

Beautiful!  Congratulations!

Claudia

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: trad_admirer on April 08, 2009, 09:01:00 PM

Congrats Brian!  That's a great looking bow!  I'm sure it's a great shooter too!

And I agree, James is one great guy and he does awesome work!

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: azhunter on April 08, 2009, 09:04:00 PM

That is one nice looking bow. Congratulations!

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: Shleprock on April 08, 2009, 09:43:00 PM

What's something like that cost? If this is an improper question or makes you all feel uncomfortable, let me know. Thanks.

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: threeundr on April 08, 2009, 11:00:00 PM

Brian that is sweet! I had an Apollo that was awsome but that bow of yours takes the cake.   :thumbsup:  

-Leonard-

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: V-Archer on April 09, 2009, 06:20:00 AM

Nice looking bow Brian. I take it is a great shooter!
Currently I'm working out a new idea for a new form/model with a recessed handle.

Arnold

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: horatio1226 on April 09, 2009, 06:38:00 AM

I can't wait to see what you come up with Arnold!
Brian

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: adkmountainken on April 09, 2009, 06:49:00 AM

AWESOME bow man!!!!! drool all over my key board now, thanks a lot!  :mad:

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: Jeremy on April 09, 2009, 07:25:00 AM

WOW!! Beautiful bow!

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: Chris Surtees on April 09, 2009, 08:17:00 AM

Absolutely Gorgeous bow!

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: Molson on April 09, 2009, 04:19:00 PM

Had to bring this one back up for another look.  My new yew core Taipan will be coming in soon with wenge in the riser too.  Great shooting bows.  Brian's got a keeper!

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: Over&Under on April 09, 2009, 04:39:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Mike Burch:
Wow!!

Man, that baby is beautiful!    :thumbsup:  

Yup that pretty well sums it up!!

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: horatio1226 on April 09, 2009, 04:46:00 PM

I forgot to mention that the little diagonal strip above the sight window is a piece of elk antler. So many details!

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: rustyspike on April 09, 2009, 04:57:00 PM

WoW. Thats just too Nice.

Rich K

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: Harmless on April 09, 2009, 06:09:00 PM

Brian, sweet bow !!!

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: buckster on April 09, 2009, 08:01:00 PM

Wow Brian, that is one stunning looking longbow.  How's she shoot?

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: horatio1226 on April 09, 2009, 08:09:00 PM

I really love these forward handled bows. They are really smooth and just as fast as my other bows at least(not scientific). What strikes me is how quiet the bow is. Even without silencers.
I've had at least 20 bows and this one really blows me away. I let him make what he wanted to make. The only thing I knew was that it was going to have a yew core. Being artistic myself, I knew enough to let the man do his thing and you are seeing the result of his inspiration.  :bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: horatio1226 on April 09, 2009, 08:10:00 PM

Thanks for the compliments!

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: bentpole on April 09, 2009, 08:42:00 PM

Very nice! Can I ask you what the brace height is?

Title: Re: Brand New JD Berry forward handle Taipan Accuracy Pics
Post by: zwickeyman on April 09, 2009, 11:39:00 PM

James is a true craftsman. Beautiful bow.